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Samantha Snyder

Los Altos Hills,California

Summary

Presidents scholar, honors student, teaching and research assistant, strength, conditioning, and nutrition intern, and fitness instructor with a passion for (mental) health, movement, and neurons.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Biopsychology (PSYC 30) Teachers Assistant

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
01.2026 - Current
  • Led tutoring sessions for PSYC 30 students, enhancing understanding of course material.
  • Assisted faculty with administrative tasks and provided support to students, facilitating a smoother learning environment.
  • Taught students key concepts and class material, fostering academic engagement and comprehension.

Fitness Instructor

Momentum Cycling Studio
Los Altos Hills
01.2026 - Current
  • Led cycling and strength classes, fostering inclusive fitness experiences for diverse participants.

Research Assistant

International Neuroeconomics Institute
San Jose
09.2025 - Current
  • Conduct TSST (Trier Social Stress Test) experiments.
  • Study cortisol, the HPA axis, and the overall stress response in the context of the TSST and participate in individual stress-related studies within the lab.
  • Publish research posters and submit them to the WPA (Western Psychological Association).
  • Collected and analyzed data for research projects in the lab.
  • Conduct literature reviews.

Division 1 Sports Nutrition Intern

San Jose State University
San Jose, New Mexico
01.2026 - 05.2026
  • Assisted in developing individualized nutrition plans for student-athletes.
  • Observed and documented athlete dietary habits during training sessions.
  • Assessed patients' current diets to determine areas of improvement needed.
  • Conducted analysis on athletes' body composition data.

Division 1 Strength and Conditioning Intern

San Jose State University
San Jose, New Mexico
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Collaborated in developing strength and conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance for student-athletes.
  • Conducted fitness assessments to evaluate athletes' physical capabilities.
  • Maintained equipment and ensured a safe training environment for all participants.
  • Designed tailored workout routines addressing specific needs of individual athletes to optimize training outcomes.
  • Coordinated and led rehabilitation programs for injured athletes to facilitate recovery and return to sport.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-2028

Skills

  • Research methodology
  • Data analysis
  • Effective communication
  • Curriculum development
  • Nutrition assessment
  • Fitness programming

Timeline

Biopsychology (PSYC 30) Teachers Assistant

San Jose State University
01.2026 - Current

Fitness Instructor

Momentum Cycling Studio
01.2026 - Current

Division 1 Sports Nutrition Intern

San Jose State University
01.2026 - 05.2026

Research Assistant

International Neuroeconomics Institute
09.2025 - Current

Division 1 Strength and Conditioning Intern

San Jose State University
08.2025 - 12.2025

Bachelor of Arts -

San Jose State University
Samantha Snyder